Updates

  • University, BUFA commence bargaining

    Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | By

    On May 6, 2026, Brock University commenced collective bargaining with the Brock University Faculty Association (BUFA), the union representing its faculty members and professional librarians.

    To date, the bargaining committees have held four meetings. The sessions have been productive with constructive dialogue, focusing on shared interests and collaborative problem-solving.

    The University continues to be committed to reaching a negotiated agreement that recognizes the important contributions of faculty and professional librarians.

    As these negotiations continue to unfold, the University will keep the Brock community apprised. The parties meet again on Wednesday, May 20.

    Categories: BUFA

  • Tentative agreement with CUPE 4207-4 ratified

    Tuesday, April 07, 2026 | By

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4207-4 (CUPE 4207-4), which represents Clinical Nursing Instructors, reached a tentative agreement for a renewal collective agreement on March 24. The agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees on March 30. CUPE 4207-4 members voted in favour of ratification on April 2.

    The new collective agreement will be in effect from Feb. 6, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2028.

    A draft of the new collective agreement will be available on the University’s website in the near future.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-4

  • Tentative agreement reached with CUPE 4207-4

    Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | By

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4207-4, which represents Clinical Nursing Instructors, reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday, March 24, with the assistance of a conciliator.

    The agreement remains subject to ratification by both the union membership and Brock’s Board of Trustees. Further updates will be provided once the ratification process is complete.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-4

  • Conciliation sought in negotiations with CUPE 4207-4

    Wednesday, March 04, 2026 | By

    Representatives from Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207 Unit 4, representing Clinical Nursing Instructors, have been actively bargaining for a renewal collective agreement, which expired on Feb. 5, 2026.

    The union applied to the Ontario Ministry of Labour on March 4 and requested the appointment of a conciliation officer as discussions had reached an impasse. A union or employer can apply to the Ontario Ministry of Labour for help in reaching an agreement. Once a conciliation officer has been appointed, the parties will work to agree on one or more dates to continue discussions.

    The University remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement that reflects the important and valued work members of the bargaining unit perform, while respecting the current financial and fiscal realities facing the University at this time.

    Further updates will be provided to the community as discussions continue.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-4

  • Tentative agreement with CUPE 4207-5 ratified

    Friday, February 13, 2026 | By

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4207-5 (CUPE 4207-5) reached a tentative agreement for a first collective agreement on Jan. 23.  On Feb. 12 the agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees,  Previously, CUPE 4207-5 members had voted in favour of ratification on Feb. 6.

    CUPE 4207-5 represents instructors in the Faculty of Education. The 2.5-year collective agreement will be in effect from Feb. 26, 2025 to Aug. 31, 2028.

    A draft of the new collective agreement will be available on the University’s website in the near future.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-5

  • Tentative agreement with CUPE 4207-1 ratified

    Friday, February 13, 2026 | By

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-1 (CUPE 4207-1) reached a tentative agreement for a renewal collective agreement on Jan. 22. On Feb. 12, the agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees. CUPE 4207-1 advised the University that their members voted in favour of ratification on Jan. 30.

    CUPE 4207-1 represents instructors, teaching assistants, marker-graders, course co-ordinators and lab demonstrators. The three-year agreement is in effect from Sept. 7, 2025 to Sept. 6, 2028.

    A draft of the new collective agreement will be available on the University’s website in the near future.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-1

  • Tentative agreements reached with CUPE 4207-1 and CUPE 4207-5

    Monday, January 26, 2026 | By

    Brock University has reached two tentative agreements: one for a renewal collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 4207-1 on Jan. 22, and the other for a first collective agreement with CUPE Local 4207-5 on Jan. 23.

    CUPE 4207-1 represents instructors, teaching assistants, marker-graders, course co-ordinators and lab demonstrators.

    CUPE 4207-5 represents instructors in the Faculty of Education.

    Details on both agreements will be released once ratified by the University’s Board of Trustees and the union.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-1, CUPE 4207-5

  • Tentative agreement with CUPE 1295-00 ratified

    Monday, January 19, 2026 | By

    Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1295-00 (CUPE 1295-00) reached a tentative agreement for a renewal collective agreement on Dec. 11, 2025. On Jan. 14, the agreement was ratified by Brock’s Board of Trustees. CUPE 1295-00 advised the University that their members voted in favour of ratification on Jan. 18.

    CUPE 1295-00 represents approximately 118 maintenance, trades and custodial staff across the University. The three-year agreement is in effect from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2028.

    A draft of the new collective agreement will be available on the University’s website in the near future.

    Categories: CUPE 1295

  • Tentative agreement reached with CUPE 1295-00

    Friday, December 12, 2025 | By

    Brock University reached a tentative agreement for a renewal collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1295-00 on Dec. 11, 2025.

    CUPE 1295-00 represents approximately 118 maintenance, trades and custodial staff across the University.

    Details of the agreement will be released once it has been ratified by the University’s Board of Trustees and the union.

    Categories: CUPE 1295

  • Conciliation sought in negotiations with CUPE 4207-1

    Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | By

    Representatives from Brock University and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207 Unit 1, representing instructors, teaching assistants, marker-graders, course co-ordinators and lab demonstrators, have been actively bargaining for a renewal collective agreement, which expired on Sept. 6, 2025.

    The University applied to the Ontario Ministry of Labour and requested the appointment of a conciliation officer as discussions had reached an impasse.  A union or employer can apply to the Ontario Ministry of Labour for help in reaching an agreement.  A conciliation officer has been appointed, and the Parties will work to agree on one or more dates to continue discussions.

    The University remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement that reflects the important and valued work members of the bargaining unit perform, while respecting the current financial and fiscal realities facing the University at this time.

    Further updates will be provided to the community as discussions continue.

    Categories: CUPE 4207-1

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